I am including a photo of the plumbing prep for bathroom (banyo) #2. Rob shot this photo as we were finishing the supply plumbing on Sept 4th. What you're seeing is hot on left, cold on right with provison to supply the toilet as well. If you look UP from that hot water supply, you'll see the opening for the window OVER the sink. Yup, a window instead of a mirror. Our friend Kent found these really cool swivel cabinets that are mirror on sides and front, with open shelves in back. So will serve as both medicine cabinet and mirror for hair/shaving... We think someone using the bathroom will enjoy the view outside. We'll come up with a clever way to mask for essential privacy.
I mentioned last time that we were expecting the green metal roofing to arrive on Sept 10th. Alas, it is still not here. Gerardo will proceed with febroliet outer wall veneer and stucco until the roofing arrives. Then will close up the top.
You can see Marlon unloading febroliet for that purpose in this photo. Marlon is interesting. In the 12 months he has been involved with our project we have seen him mature. His face is less a tico boy, more a tico man. His talent is expanding as well.
He is Alvarro's son - and Alvarro (pronounce it Alberro) is a very talented guy. Seems to be able to do all sorts of tasks well. And is one of the nicest men! I think we'll see Marlon follow in dad's example.So my friends, you've wanted something NEW here??? While in Costa Rica Labor Day week, Gerardo and I spent some time working out detail for the railing. Simple in design, and we think elegant. Consists of (inches) 1x3 top and bottom rail on its side, so one looks through the thin reveal. The two middle rails are 1x2. The positions are 7in, 17in, 27in and 37in
from the febroleit floor. Note that about 1/2 inch of cement will go on top, with tile on top of that. So at end will be about 36" above floor level. Not a high railing. Adequate to hold, but not so high as to block views, even when sitting. We might cap that top rail with teak, but will decide that later. So the first view is detail, the second is seeing it on the upper veranda. Imagine the finished teak ceiling open above you with the american beam accent near the top, and that simple elegant railing below... As of now we're thinking all that metal work will be black. But please, post your opinion of alternative colors. We would like our friends to help us choose colors. Do we use a bright blue? Bright red? Dark green? Satin Black? Multiple colors?You all probably know the color of teak... The stucco siding will be champaign finish, roof from outside dark green. Clearly black will work... But what else should we consider??? Thanks for posting your comment on color, know that we appreciate it.
So, finally, a preview of what the kitchen will look like. Just a CAD rendition but gives the idea.
All for now...
Ricardo y Jeeeem
ps - Jim set up a NEW BLOG which will set about to give the history BEHIND this construction project. Several parts have been posted, others to follow as this blog evolves... Link is: http://jimdicktdacasainthebeginning.blogspot.com/
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